Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
1D282C
RGB
29, 40, 44
HSL
196, 21%, 14%
HSB
196, 34%, 17%
CMYK
34, 9, 0, 83
LAB
15, -4, -4
LCH
15, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 222
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -4, -3
HWB
196, 11%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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